Hillsboro, TX vs Poteet, TX

Poteet is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 72 compared to 66 for Poteet, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $948/month compared to $797/month in Poteet — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poteet is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $55,761 compared to $57,434 in Poteet (-2.9%). Poteet offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Poteet.

Climate-wise, Poteet is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 67.1°F in Hillsboro. Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 29.7" in Poteet.